(3) 4-6 Green Alert! series. These books introduce young readers to interrelated and complex environmental problems as well as their causes and effects. Four case studies and many color photos in each volume illustrate geographically widespread instances of threatened habitats, global warming, pollution, and desertification. A "What Can I Do?" section concludes each book. Addresses, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Green Alert! titles: Our Warming Planet, Vanishing Forests, Spreading Deserts, Threatened Habitats, Polluted Waters, and Polluted Air.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) K-3 Welcome to My Country series. In addition to the geography, history, politics, and economics of the country, the cursory text of each book describes distinctive characteristics, traditions, and favorite pastimes such as Norwegians love of the outdoors, colorful Ukrainian pysanky eggs, and cycling in Denmark. The color and clarity of the captioned illustrations are noteworthy. Maps, reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Welcome to My Country titles: Welcome to Ukraine, Welcome to Denmark, and Welcome to Norway.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) 4-6 Countries of the World series. Information about geography, history, lifestyle, religion, economy, and politics is provided in these two series books. A "Closer Look" section of alphabetically listed entries with details specific to each country follows an overview of general topics. Long sidebars and captions for the bright color photos make the presentations somewhat choppy. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Countries of the World titles: Denmark and Ukraine.]

Reviewer: Christina Dorr